immediate assistance given to someone who is injured or suddenly taken ill

when harmful germs like bacteria or viruses enter your body and multiply, causing illness and triggering your immune system to fight back

to restrict movement to prevent further injury

an injury where ligaments around a joint get overstretched or torn, causing pain and swelling

Basic first aid: cuts, burns, breaks and sprains, and stings

RSHE (PSHE)

Basic first aid: heat imbalances, choking and anaphylaxis

Basic first aid: unconsciousness

This unit teaches essential first aid skills for managing injuries and emergencies. Pupils learn to treat cuts, burns, fractures, sprains and stings, respond to heat imbalances, choking and anaphylaxis, and provide care for unconscious casualties confidently.

Staying safe and healthy: What do I need to know about basic first aid?

a condition where the body cannot regulate its temperature properly, leading to heat exhaustion or heat stroke

a sudden and dangerous reaction of the body to cold water, causing muscle paralysis and difficulty breathing

a blockage of the airway that prevents normal breathing

a severe allergic reaction that can cause breathing difficulties

a device used to deliver a dose of adrenaline to treat anaphylaxis

a medical condition where the heart stops beating unexpectedly, requiring immediate medical attention

a safe way to lay an unconscious person on their side to keep their airway open

a person who is in need of medical attention due to injury or illness

stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation; a life-saving technique used when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, usually combining chest compressions with artificial ventilation

an Automated External Defibrillator is a portable device that checks heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm

Staying safe and healthy: What do I need to know about basic first aid?

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